Press Releases

Representative Greg Bonnen, MD Appointed to House Committees on Appropriations and Energy Resources AUSTIN -- State Representative Greg Bonnen, MD (R-Friendswood) has been appointed to the House Committee on Appropriations and the House Committee on Energy Resources. The Committee on Appropriations drafts the state's biennial budget, setting state spending levels…

State Representative Greg Bonnen Appointed to the House Select Committee on Mental Health Austin, TX- Texas House Speaker Joe Straus has appointed State Representative Greg Bonnen to the House Select Committee on Mental Health. The committee will review the behavioral health system, including substance abuse treatment, and recommend ways to…

AUSTIN -- State Representative Greg Bonnen, MD (R-Friendswood) has been appointed to the House Committee on Appropriations and the House Committee on Insurance. The Committee on Appropriations drafts the state's biennial budget, setting state spending levels and allocating funds for all state programs. The Insurance Committee regulates the far-reaching insurance…

Representative Greg Bonnen, MD is pleased to announce the launch of the 2014-2015 High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS) project. HAS enables selected Texas high school juniors to explore new frontiers and become a part of NASA's plan for space exploration. Selected students will apply their math and science skills to…

Austin, TX -State Representative Greg Bonnen has nominated Kyle Beaman of Friendswood High School to receive the Texas Armed Service Scholarship Program (TASSP). Kyle, a freshman at Texas A&M University, is enrolled in the Corps of Cadets and is studying to become a mechanical engineer. He will be commissioned into…

Austin, TX- State Representative Greg Bonnen, MD (R-Friendswood) is pleased to join the Texas Hospitality Association and the Texas Department of Transportation on a holiday campaign aimed at preventing drunk driving. The Holiday P.A.S.S. (Person Appointed to Stay Sober) campaign encourages Texans to give the gift of a sober ride…

Austin, Texas--To celebrate Christmas at the Texas Capitol, Representative Greg Bonnen (Friendswood) and Kim presented the District 24 ornament that is displayed on the Lone Star Celebration Christmas Tree in the House Chamber at the Texas State Capitol. "Kelly's ornament was chosen to represent the spirit and tradition of Galveston…

Representative Greg Bonnen, MD is pleased to announce the launch of the 2013-2014 High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS) project. HAS enables selected Texas high school juniors to explore new frontiers and become a part of NASA's plan for space exploration. Selected students will apply their math and science skills…

Friendswood, TX- State Representative Greg Bonnen reminds voters that photo identification will now be required for voting in person. “The integrity of our democratic system depends on our ability to verify that voters are clearly identified when they appear at the polling station. Showing a government-issued…

State Rep. Greg Bonnen, R-Friendswood, was appointed to the Energy Council by House Speaker Joe Straus, Bonnen’s office announced. The Energy Council is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of professional and educational societies aimed to serve the energy industry. The Energy Council works to facilitate cooperation…

Representative Bonnen has been named a Lonestar Conservative Leader. The Leader Award is the top honor from the Texas Conservative Roundtable and awards legislators for their difficult choices made under enormous pressure and their continued stance as conservative stewards of Texas. The Texas Conservative Roundtable is a coalition of…